Trail Running calendar near Marion 2025-2026

The Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run is an annual event held at the City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails system. The race covers a 12-kilometer trail course and aims to support the Norton Friends and Farmers Market’s Senior Supplement Program, which helps low-income senior citizens access fresh, locally g..

The Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held in Williamson, West Virginia, at the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. This Lazarus Lake-sanctioned race features a 4.1667-mile out-and-back asphalt loop along the West Williamson Flood wall river path,..

The Capture the Flags Ultra will take place in Banner Elk on Saturday 24 May 2025.

The Virginia Creeper 10 Miler is a running event taking place in Abingdon, Virginia, on May 24, 2025. This race features an out-and-back course along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail, primarily consisting of dirt and gravel surfaces. Participants will run five miles out before turning around to com..

The Kettlefoot Trail Run, held at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee, offers challenging trail races of 50K, 25K, and 13K distances, plus a Kiddlefoot Mile for children ages 5-12. The courses feature varied terrain and significant elevation gains, with the 50K covering about..

The 8th Annual Dam Yeti 55K/50 Mile Endurance Run is a premier trail running event taking place in the scenic Appalachian region. This point-to-point race features a USATF certified course along the Virginia Creeper Trail, offering breathtaking views and a smooth route. Participants can choose betwe..

The Big Elkin Trail Relay, held in Elkin, North Carolina, is a team-based trail running event featuring 5K loops on a scenic course combining single-track trails and granite dust paths along the old E&A Railroad grade. The mostly shaded route offers views of waterfalls, Big Elkin Creek, and Elkin Re..

The Froggy Mountain 100 is an ultramarathon held in Galax, Virginia, featuring 50- and 100-mile race options on a challenging 1-mile loop course with approximately 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Known as one of the toughest courses in the country, the event takes place entirely on private prope..

The Vertical Mile Challenge will take place in Hiddenite on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The Hungry Mother Trail Run & Hike is an exciting outdoor event taking place at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, Virginia. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, the event features multiple race options, including a 7k Summit Hike, a 7k Summit Race, an 8 Mile Race, and a challenging 25k Race. Participants..

The Crystal Springs Ultra Races take place in the scenic Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, Virginia, featuring challenging trail runs on the High Rocks Spur and Boundary Trail loops. The event offers three distances: a 12.8-mile half marathon with 2,008 feet of elevation gain, a 25.6-mi..

The Flag Rock 5K Trail Run is a scenic race held in the Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, VA, as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. The event takes place on the area’s extensive trail system, offering participants a challenging and picturesque outdoor experience. The festival, running from Augus..

The Iron Mountain Trail Run is a challenging trail race held in Damascus, Virginia, featuring four distance options: 16, 30, 40, and 50 miles. The course traverses the Iron Mountain ridgeline through Jefferson National Forest, following sections of the former Appalachian Trail, with varied terrain f..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K races through scenic, lush trails on a 400-acre property. The course offers a unique mountain running experience, including splashing across the North Toe River. Partici..

The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a challenging and scenic trail running event in North Carolina, taking place on September 20, 2025. Participants can choose from several race formats, including a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, and virtual options for both distances. The race route..

Table Rock Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Morganton, North Carolina, featuring 50K and 30K race options. The 50K course includes a summit climb of Table Rock Mountain, with approximately 5,700 feet of vertical ascent and 11,000 feet of total vertical change, covering single-trac..

The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race starting and ending at the High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County. The course winds through the Mountain Fork watershed on Forest Service roads, offering stunning views from the tower, which is situated at 4,200 feet and provides panoram..

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run is a challenging ultramarathon held annually on the Virginia Creeper Trail, starting in Whitetop Station and finishing in Abingdon, Virginia. This USATF-certified 100-mile course offers a scenic rails-to-trails route through the Appalachian Mountains, known for its ac..

The Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run is a commemorative running event held in Wilkesboro, NC, honoring the life of Chad Lovette, who passed away from brain cancer. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the event features a 5K timed trail run, a 10K timed trail run, a 5K untimed trail walk, and a virtual..

The Hellbender 10K is a challenging race held in Norton, Virginia, featuring a 6.2-mile course with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants ascend from downtown Norton to the summit of High Knob, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range at 4,200 feet. The event is part of the 12th..